Teacher Guide

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Lesson Plan

Core Standards

Teaching Guide - Core Standards

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

Kotler had to at least pretend to have respect for Bruno's father because of Bruno's father's high rank. It is suggested that Kotler has an affair with his wife. Bruno's father ends up sending Kotler to the front lines of battle.

Kotler hated most people but especially Jews. Being a member of the Nazi party, Kotler was ecouraged to hate Jews. Kotler probably projected his own self-loathing on to weaker people like Pavel and Shmuel.